Built around our guests.
The people, principles and story behind Olive & Ash.
Why Olive & Ash
Why guests in Lisbon choose us.
The care and expertise of a specialist, with the time and warmth of an independent.
Cooked over fire
Our wood-fired grill and oven give everything we cook depth, char and a little bit of smoke.
Local & seasonal
We write the menu around what our farmers and fishermen bring us each week.
Something for everyone
Vegetarian and vegan dishes on every menu, and every allergen clearly labelled.
A thoughtful wine list
Small growers, natural wines and a proper alcohol-free pairing, explained without jargon.
Mission & values
Service that feels personal again.
Everything we do at Olive & Ash comes back to six simple promises we make to all of our guests.
People first
We take the time to listen. Every conversation starts with you, not a ticket number.
Real expertise
Our chefs are experienced, properly trained and genuinely good at what they do.
Rooted in Lisbon
Local partners, local suppliers and a lot of local guests. We're proud to be part of Lisbon.
Easy to reach
Call, message or drop in. Quick, clear answers without the runaround.
Honest advice
If something isn't right for you, we'll say so, even when it means less business for us.
Privacy, always
Your details stay private and secure. We never sell or share your data.
Trusted in Lisbon
Numbers we're quietly proud of.
Real numbers from Olive & Ash, updated every month.
Sam Whitlock
Chef & co-founder
Meet the team
The people behind Olive & Ash.
Sam trained in London and San Sebastián before coming home to open Olive & Ash. He runs the fire, writes the menu and still does the morning bread.
Also on the team
Amara OseiHead chefAmara leads the kitchen day to day and heads up our ferments and preserves. Her roast celeriac converted half of our regulars.
Lucía FerrerSommelierLucía grew up among vineyards in Catalonia and looks after our natural wine list, alcohol-free pairings and the occasional wine class.
Elliot PriceRestaurant managerElliot makes sure every guest feels looked after, from the first phone call to the last espresso. He also runs our private dining.
Mei TanakaPastry chefMei is behind the cheesecake, the ice creams and the tart for two. She churns, bakes and tempers everything in-house.
Gallery
See it for yourself.
A look behind the scenes at Olive & Ash: the space, the chefs and the guests we work for.
Get started
Ready when you are. Book a table today.
Tell us what you need and our chefs will take it from there. It's quick, there's no obligation and we reply the same day.
- Cooked over fire
- Local & seasonal
- Something for everyone
- A thoughtful wine list
- Celebrations made easy
- Easy to book